Ellas McDaniel (aka Bo Diddley) was a true American original. He originated a rock beat that has been used by everyone from The Who, to Bruce Springsteen, to The Smiths, had a teenaged Marvin Gaye working as his valet, toured with The Clash, and was in a series of popular Nike commercials.

Not to mention the fact that, oh yeah, he wrote and recorded some of the most important rock and roll music of the mid 20th-century.

And that guitar, that iconic guitar, which is prominently featured on the cover of this classic 1962 LP.

This is the first LP to feature his popular female rhythm guitarist sidekick, The Duchess, and while not featuring the chart-toppers of other release is a stunner of classic R&B influenced rock and roll that's essential for any Diddley fan.